I dont think they use it for bragging rights
But I agree with youre text...Matt in that staff application thread said that GP's are also player relations, yet I dont see how because they always have friends only pm on..
I understand admins get a ton of pm's but they should be open to questions and help..if someone becomes problematic they can just block the person.
it comes off as them expressing their superiority like they dont have time to waste on you, more than it is bragging or arrogance.